The Russian army launched a missile strike on Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this proves the Russians' unwillingness to engage in diplomacy and their goal to destroy normal life in Ukraine.
On December 12, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation a commemorative coin "Security Service of Ukraine. Protecting Ukraine Together!" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the activities of the SBU and the unique special operation "Spiderweb", which resulted in the destruction of 41 Russian military aircraft.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has removed US Army commander Dan Driscoll from participating in peace talks on Ukraine. This happened amid rumors of Driscoll's possible appointment as Secretary of Defense and his exceeding of authority.
The Belgian central securities depository Euroclear may compensate for the seizure of its assets in Russia at the expense of frozen Russian funds in the EU. This was a response to a lawsuit filed by the Russian Central Bank regarding alleged damages.
As a result of shelling of Donetsk region by Russian occupiers, 2 people were killed and 7 were wounded. The strikes hit Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.
The European Commission is ready to include the guarantees that Belgium is demanding for the use of immobilized assets of the Russian central bank. This will allow Ukraine to be provided with a "reparation loan" to compensate for war damages.
In Odesa, two players of the futsal club "Liubart", Dmytro Romaniuk and Nazar Senyk, who were on their way to a match, were mobilized. They are subject to mobilization by age and are preparing for service in the National Guard of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Berlin on Monday. He will meet with the German Chancellor and representatives of Great Britain and France.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. They discussed the return of Ukrainian children illegally taken to Russia, and the release of prisoners of war and civilians.
Russia's return to international competitions under the auspices of UEFA, even at the youth level, is impossible until a peaceful settlement of the war. UEFA refused to admit Russia to the U-17 competitions in 2023.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, carrying out shelling and assault operations.
The pace of Russian troops' advance in Ukraine is the slowest in the last century. Despite statements by the Kremlin and some American politicians, Ukrainian military and experts deny the proximity of a breakthrough.
A series of explosions occurred in Odesa after the Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. Local Telegram channels report loud sounds in the city.
In November 2024, 226 civilians were killed and 952 injured in Ukraine, mostly by Russian missiles and drones. From January to November 2025, the number of deaths increased by 27% and injuries by 68% compared to the same period in 2024.
The latest draft peace agreement on Ukraine, discussed by US and Ukrainian officials with the support of Brussels, envisages Ukraine's accession to the EU by January 1, 2027. This could force Brussels to reconsider the accession process for new members due to the tight deadlines.
The electricity situation in Ukraine differs due to the destruction of energy infrastructure and limited network capacity. The west has more electricity, while the center, south, and east suffer from a deficit.
According to the Kremlin, Putin and Erdogan exchanged views on the Ukrainian issue and discussed Europeans' attempts to seize Russian assets.
Russian strikes on pharmaceutical warehouses are aimed at putting pressure on the Ukrainian population and intensifying panic. This is a matter of national security that affects civilians, especially the elderly.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Kupyansk direction of the front. He emphasized that successes on the front are key to achieving results in diplomacy.
The volume of "oil on water" is growing, reaching 180 million barrels, and export revenues are decreasing due to lower prices for Russian oil grades.
The special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine "Ghosts" on December 10-11, 2025, hit an An-26 military transport aircraft in the occupied Crimea. Two radar systems were also destroyed: the 55Zh6M "Nebo-M" radar and the 64N6E radar.
Ukrainian special forces, in cooperation with the Russian movement "Black Spark," struck two Russian vessels, "Kompozitor Rakhmaninov" and "Askar-Sarydzha," near Kalmykia. The vessels, which are under US sanctions, were transporting weapons and military equipment.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov stated that the "NABU agent" in his case was Russian citizen Oleksiy Honchar, who was on an international wanted list. Salnikov was sentenced to three years in prison for abuse of influence, and he calls the case fabricated.
Russian troops attacked a sports school in Shostka with attack UAVs, where children were training. Everyone was promptly evacuated, there were no injuries. The enemy also shelled the Seredyno-Buda community, injuring a 76-year-old woman.
The command of the National Guard of Ukraine's "Khartia" corps confirmed a successful operation to block Russian troops in Kupyansk.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov admitted that budget subsidies cannot last indefinitely. This indicates a rejection of the "war economy" concept and a weakening of Russia's economic dynamics.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov stated that he was offered a plea bargain. Promising to avoid real punishment in exchange for a public admission of guilt. He considers such methods of NABU's work a way to boost its own statistics.
Russian occupiers attacked the Novovodolazka community of Kharkiv Oblast with Geran-2 type drones. As a result of the strike, six people were injured, and one man is in serious condition.
Russia attacked energy facilities in several regions with drones, including a mine for 6 hours, injuring two workers. A significant part of residents in Odesa and Donetsk regions were left without power, and there are blackouts in Kharkiv region.
Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully blocked Russian troops in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, and cleared the northwestern outskirts of the city. The operation is ongoing, and Ukrainian military personnel continue to identify and eliminate occupiers in the central part of the city.
